29. Nate Robinson, Chicago Bulls to Denver Nuggets: After an outstanding postseason, Robinson was expected to draw more interest in free agency. But he will be an important reserve for the Nuggets. Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY Sports

28. Metta World Peace, Los Angeles Lakers to New York Knicks: The headline-making small forward hits the Big Apple, where he’s sure to cause a stir. World Peace may even find himself starting for the Knicks after being cut by the Lakers. Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports

27. Mike Dunleavy, Milwaukee Bucks to Chicago Bulls: One of the best buys of free agency, the sharpshooter should be a great complement to Derrick Rose’s drives off the bench. Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports

26. J.J. Hickson, Portland Trail Blazers to Denver Nuggets: The best rebounder on the market, Hickson doesn’t do a whole lot else but should help the Nuggets dominate the boards alongside Kenneth Faried and JaVale McGee. Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports

25. Corey Brewer, Denver Nuggets to Minnesota Timberwolves: The small forward returns to where his NBA career started and seemed to fizzle. But Brewer improved a lot last season in a sixth man role he should reprise. Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY Sports

24. Thomas Robinson, Houston Rockets to Portland Trail Blazers: The No. 5 pick of the 2012 draft already has been traded twice, but the former Kansas power forward has a lot of potential. Will he mature enough to put it together? Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports

23. Jared Dudley, Phoenix Suns to Los Angeles Clippers: After five years of quietly establishing himself in Phoenix, the small forward should be a starter and key support piece for the contending Clippers. He came over in the same three-team trade as J.J. Redick. Mark L. Baer, USA TODAY Sports

22. Robin Lopez, New Orleans Pelicans to Portland Trail Blazers: Overshadowed by twin Brook Lopez of the Nets, the defensive-minded center should be exactly what the Blazers need after starting J.J. Hickson last year. Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports

21. Jarrett Jack, Golden State Warriors to Cleveland Cavaliers: After finishing second in sixth man of the year voting last season, Jack will back up oft-injured Kyrie Irving for the now-loaded Cavaliers. Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports

20. J.J. Redick, Milwaukee Bucks to Los Angeles Clippers: After a half-season in Milwaukee, one of the NBA’s best shooters will be a perfect role player for the contending Clippers. Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports

19. Greivis Vasquez, New Orleans Pelicans to Sacramento Kings: An accessory in the Tyreke Evans sign-and-trade deal, Vasquez led the NBA last season with 704 assists (9.0 a game). Anthony Gruppuso, USA TODAY Sports

17. Monta Ellis, Milwaukee Bucks to Dallas Mavericks: The enigmatic gunslinger didn’t get the money he hoped for in free agency, but he landed with a Mavericks team that could use his scoring from the perimeter. Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports

16. Eric Bledsoe, Los Angeles Clippers to Phoenix Suns: After three years developing behind Chris Paul, Bledsoe was traded and could start at either guard spot for the Suns as a top scoring threat. Richard Mackson, USA TODAY Sports

15. Tyreke Evans, Sacramento Kings to New Orleans Pelicans: The 2009-10 rookie of the year was stuck in a rut with the Kings, but a sign-and-trade deal could give him new life with the emerging Pelicans. Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports

14. Luis Scola, Phoenix Suns to Indiana Pacers: One of the most basketball-savvy power forwards in the game, Scola will take a bench role with the Pacers, happy to have been traded to a contender. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports

13. Andrei Kirilenko, Minnesota Timberwolves to Brooklyn Nets: He’ll make a third of what he could have with the T’wolves, but the Russian small forward is going to be an essential part of the Nets as a defensive leader and versatile reserve. Brace Hemmelgarn, USA TODAY Sports

12. O.J. Mayo, Dallas Mavericks to Milwaukee Bucks: After breaking out while Dirk Nowitzki was injured, Mayo earned another shot at being a star and should lead the Bucks in scoring this year. Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports

11. Kevin Martin, Oklahoma City Thunder to Minnesota Timberwolves: The best shooter on the market, Martin leaves the Thunder with a hole on the bench after getting a better offer from the T’wolves. Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports

10. Brandon Jennings, Milwaukee Bucks to Detroit Pistons: The headstrong point guard helped carry the Bucks to the playoffs, but that relationship has long been fractured. In acquiring Jennings in a sign-and-trade, he Pistons are taking the gamble that he’ll become more of a passer and improve his 39.9% shooting. Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports

9. Paul Millsap, Utah Jazz to Atlanta Hawks: The efficient but underrated power forward steps out of Al Jefferson’s shadow and onto a team in flux. The Hawks could be a playoff team even after losing Joe Johnson and Josh Smith in consecutive years, and Millsap will have a chance to prove his value on a two-year contract. Russ Isabella, USA TODAY Sports

8. Andrew Bynum, Philadelphia 76ers to Cleveland Cavaliers: The biggest risk of free agency landed with a team deep enough to afford it. Bynum could be one of the five best centers in the NBA and worthy of the No. 2 spot on this list if he bounces back from the knee injuries that sidelined him all of last season. Howard Smith, USA TODAY Sports

7. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics to Brooklyn Nets: The biggest benefactor of the sweeping Celtics-Nets trade of draft night may have been Garnett, who at 37 could no longer carry Boston nightly. He will fit well with Brook Lopez and Andray Blatche, as both a mentor and a still-potent post player. Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY Sports

6. Al Jefferson, Utah Jazz to Charlotte Bobcats: The Bobcats are tired of the cellar, and adding one of the best post scorers in the NBA should solve that issue. Jefferson is a prototypical back-to-the-basket anchor, by far the best the Bobcats have had in their decade of existence. Russ Isabella, USA TODAY Sports

5. Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia 76ers to New Orleans Pelicans: The All-Star point guard was traded on draft day as the 76ers reached out for Nerlens Noel and next year's Pelicans first-rounder. Now his goal is to help a revamped team ensure that pick isn't worth much. Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY Sports

4. Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks to Detroit Pistons: Landing the third-largest contract of free agency behind Chris Paul and Dwight Howard, the lifelong Atlantan will have to adjust to cold weather and new teammates. But the talented combo forward can play on both ends and should vault Detroit to the playoffs. Joshua S. Kelly, USA TODAY Sports

3. Andre Iguodala, Denver Nuggets to Golden State Warriors: Swapping teams in a sign-and-trade, the versatile swingman should give the Warriors what he gave the Nuggets last season en route to the fourth-best record in the NBA. He is a defensive leader and skilled playmaker. Chris Humphreys, USA TODAY Sports

2. Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics to Brooklyn Nets: The future Hall of Famer still has a lot in his bag of tricks, but he'll be out of a Celtics uniform for the first time in his NBA career. The massive offseason trade turned the Nets into a contender, and Pierce will have to figure out his role on an established roster. Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY Sports

1. Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers to Houston Rockets: The center signed a four-year, $88 million contract after hearing out pitches from every team with enough money to sign him. He leaves the Lakers in a state of disarray and instantly turns the Rockets into a title contender. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports